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pg ear SUPPLEMENT TO PORT PERRY STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1945 There's lots of work to be done. We are eager to get att . . . The war interrupted the normal expansion of Bell Telephone service. Just as soon as men and materials are again available, nearly 70,000 deferred applications must be filled. Work will be resumed on con- version to dial telephones, on rural ¥ On Aetive Service Buy Victory BONDS reserves. SEAGRAVE Mrs. R. Morrison, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her cousin Mrs. B. Wanamaker. Mrs. C. Sleep entertained Miss M. Martin and Miss M. Asborne, of To- ronto over the week-end. . Mrs. S. Reynolds has gone to Stouff- ville to spend a week with her niece, Mrs. C. Baker, who is convalescing after a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs. King of Woodstock spent a few days with her daughter Miss Ilene King and Mrs, Colwell. We are glad to report that Reg. Abraham is able to be out a little on sunny days, his progress is slow, but sure, On Friday evening the Orchestra put on a concert in aid of the Red Cross and Overseas Box Fund. This was a very enjoyable event. We are expansion, on extension and improvement of present services, on restoring equipment It all means people at work--not only our present employees and those now in uniform, but more besides. Some of the highlights were: the in- strumental solos--DMiss Martin rend- ering of the Holy City on the cornet; Tuning in the Past was a choral read- ing with piano accompanment. This type of reading is something new and growing in populartity. Glenn, as the Mayor of the Town, and Alma Frise as Peanut Man, were well done in both instances. The ladies served lunch at the close. Proceeds $40. Don't forget the Forum meeting on Friday night at Seagrave. PROSPECT Church service has been withdrawn for next Sunday to allow the Prospect congregation to attend the joint Sacra- ment service at Myrtle Church at 3 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Jull, of Brooklin will be in charge. . Sunday School will be at 1.30 as usual. R The community extend their deep- est sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. John Bray and family in their recent be- reavement. The W. A. met at the home of Mrs, Durham on Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance. The officers for the coming year were elected. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Claire" Vernon on their recent mar- riage. justly proud of our orchestra under the leadership of Mrs. Sleep and Mr. [.. Scott. The program was as fol- lows: Rule Britannia and The Star Spangled Banner; Orchestra--Sylvia; chairman's remarks--Rev. D. P. Mor- ris; Introduction of Mayor of Town; Remarks by The Mayor, Glenn Wana- maker; Orchestra--President Lincoln; Skit--Glenn Wanamaker and Morley Bruce; Orchestra-- On the Leevee; Skit--Glenn Wanamaker and Earlby Thomas; Sax Solo--Earlby Thomas; Orchestra -- Echoes from Grand Opera; Turning in the Past--Rev. Mr. FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE NEWS The monthly adult education meet- ing was held in Manchester on Tues- day night with a good attendance. Mr. Richie showed two films--*"Land for Pioneers", a film of the Canadian North-West and Yukon, showing the development of roads, mines, airways and. waterways of that territory, and the possibilities of re-habilitation after the war both agricultural and indus- trial. The other film was a commun- ity singing reel with the Battle of Naples, showing the state of that city and the desperation of its people when the occupation of the Allies took place, also the beginning of reconstruction of that city. Mr. Leonard Harman, secretary of the Farmers' Co-oopera- tive spoke on Co-Operatives, and then placed them in the building of a sound and economical Agriculture. Lunch was served and the meeting closed. The May meeting will be in conjunc- tion with the annual meeting of the Federation of Agriculture at Brook- lin on May 22nd. Kenneth Betzner, President of the Provincial Federation will be the guest speaker. Seagrave meeting will be held on Friday night of this week. Morris and Orchestra; Flute Solo-- Mr. Scott; Skit--Mrs, Sleep and Alma Frise; Orchestra--Sea Bubbles; Styles -- Orchestra; Benjamin Franklin -- GREENBANK -Sorry to report Mr. Wallace Me- Orchestra; cornet solo--Mary Martin; | Millan ill in the Oshawa Hospital.. We Orchestra-- National Medley; Play-- | wish for him a speedy recovery. The Only Man on the Jury by Or- chestra; National Anthem. The W. A. was held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, C. The whole program was very good.| Whitter. Miss Aletha Cragg, of Toronto, at -Drama Festival will be held on Fri- her home here for the week-end. Mrs. Jamieson, of Toronto, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Tyson Lee, for the week-end. The Easter Thank Offering of the W.M.S. will be held next Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. Wallace will have charge of the service. L.A.C. Kenneth Lee, R.C.A.F., of Borenday Bay, near Vancouver, is home on a short leave, Miss Lorna Coldron, the guest of her aunt Mrs. Tyson Lee, for the week-end. Miss Hattie Whalen has returned to her home after spending most of the winter in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cragg spent last week in Toronto. We welcome Mr, and Mrs. George Till and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beadle, who have moved to our village. Mrs. Mills visited her daughter Mrs. Pearson, of Manchester, one day last week, - An old resident, Mr. James S. Lee, after a lingering illness, passed away at his home, on April 13th. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. ---- ee -------- YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION The Young People's Union meeting -held April 23rd, in charge of The Christian Culture Conveners, opened with a short invocation by the Presi- dent, and the singing of Hymn 182, after which Jack Whitmore, lead in prayer. The Scripture, Psalm 100, was read by Jack Cawker. A short poem was read by Dorothy Tristram and Hymn 148 was sung. Mr. Smith gave an account of his visit to Chorley Park, and some of the soldiers he met there. ~ A motion was passed, cancelling the Y.P.U. meeting for the following week in favour of practice for the coming Variety Program, and business in con- nection with the Drama Festival to be held in Oshawa, Friday, April 27th, was discussed. The offering was taken and the meeting closed with the sing- ing of Hymn 267. The Oshawa Presbytery Annual day, April 27th in the basement of King St. United Church, at 8 p.m. Y. P. Unions from Brooklin, Whitby and Port Perry are entering short com- edies. All those interested in Young People's work are invited to attend. Admission 25ec. RATION COUPONS WHICH MAY BE USED, Effective, Thursday, APRIL 12, 1945-- BUTTER 90 to 104 SUGAR--46 to 57 / PRESERVES--33 to 46 "LOOK AT THE LABEL on your Port Perry Star to see if your subscription is paid to 1945. Please! 1111380112381 088002080828802288000838828882228808 Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks -- Benjamin Franklin Time after time the axe must bite into-the trunk: . before the mighty oak comes crashing down to earth. Your purchase of Victory Bonds, small though it may seem, when added to those bought by the thousands of other Canadians, will roll up 'the vast total required to finish the war and begin the job of reconstruction. No one must shirk his task. Only with the fullest effort of each individual will the new high objective for Canada's Eighth Victory Loan be reached. 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